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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Colorado State Sen. Cathy Kipp speaks to senators in the Denver Capitol senate chambers March 10, 2025. In attendance were members of the Associated Students of Colorado State University, who visited the Capitol building to learn about legislative processes.
Colorado legislators aim to maintain affordability, public transit options for Fort Collins residents
Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter • February 26, 2026

Amid rising living costs across the country, affordability and access to public transportation in American cities have become...

What are the Colorado caucuses?
What are the Colorado caucuses?
Maxine Bilodeau, Staff Reporter • February 26, 2026

The Republican and Democratic parties nominate their candidates in Colorado through a series of assemblies, beginning with...

Sophia Johnson speaks on a panel of student leaders from groups including The People United, CSU Students for Emancipation and Social Liberation, CSU Young Democrats, Students for Justice in Palestine and CSU's chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America. The panel, held during a Feb. 24 demonstration on the Lory Student Center Plaza, encouraged students to protest CSU's financial ties to organizations involved with Israel's occupation of Gaza.
Student organizations challenge corporate participation at CSU career fair
Robert Sides and Claire VanDeventer • February 26, 2026

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to include information about events that occurred on the day of the career fair.  Colorado...

CSU softball debuts at home, defeats Creighton to take doubleheader
Aron Medrano, Staff Reporter • February 28, 2026

Colorado State softball was coming off a strong win against Northern Colorado Saturday morning, defeating the Bears 5-1 and later facing off...

CSU softball defeats rival UNC in home opener
Sophia Schaller, Staff Reporter • February 28, 2026

In its home opener, Colorado State softball beat rival Northern Colorado 5-1 Saturday. Going into the weekend, both teams had similar records,...

CSU women’s basketball finds space to breathe through Senior Day win against Air Force
Abigail Wood, Sports Reporter • February 28, 2026

It’s OK to take a step back to breathe. And that's something Colorado State women’s basketball had to do reinforce Saturday for its Senior...

Courtesy of Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
Life and Culture
Human Library promotes dialogue, deconstructing stereotypes
Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter • February 27, 2026

From animal skeletons and bicycles strung from the ceiling to metallic wind walls, the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery features a wide array...

CSU's B/AACC commemorates 100th year of Black History Month
CSU’s B/AACC commemorates 100th year of Black History Month
Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter • February 26, 2026
Autumn Rutherford (7) slides into home plate in an attempt to get an inside the park home run during Colorado State University's game against Creighton Feb. 28.. The Rams won 6-2 at the CSU softball field.
Sports
CSU softball debuts at home, defeats Creighton to take doubleheader
Aron Medrano, Staff Reporter • February 28, 2026

Colorado State softball was coming off a strong win against Northern Colorado Saturday morning, defeating the Bears 5-1 and later facing off...

First Base Jailey Wilson (10) catches a throw from her teammates to complete an out during Colorado State University's game against Northern Colorado. The Rams won 5-1 Feb. 28.
CSU softball defeats rival UNC in home opener
Sophia Schaller, Staff Reporter • February 28, 2026
A group of men hold their hands together above their heads, they have motioned their hands into fists.
Gallery: CSU men’s basketball continues win streak against Fresno State
Connor Roche, Staff Photographer • February 26, 2026
Pan: Performative hobbies defeat the point
Opinion
Pan: Performative hobbies defeat the point
Carmel Pan, Collegian Columnist • February 26, 2026

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian...

Seymour: We aren't comfortable enough alone
Seymour: We aren’t comfortable enough alone
Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columist • February 26, 2026
Image of the words "Collegian Columnist" placed in front of a building.
Szostak: At bare minimum, become bilingual
Vivian Szostak, Collegian Columnist • February 25, 2026
Science behind the spark: How psychology drives attraction
Science
Science behind the spark: How psychology drives attraction
Scout Kingsley, Staff Reporter • February 24, 2026

Attraction tends to arrive without warning. It appears in exchanged glances at the gym, during a laugh that comes a little too easily or in moments...

Joshua Sbicca, an associate professor of sociology at Colorado State University and director of the Prison Agriculture Lab, smiles for a portrait in his office Feb. 19.
Prison Agriculture Lab prioritizes collaboration, involvement in research
Abby Barson, Staff Reporter • February 23, 2026
Three plant specimens on a table in front of an open book containing descriptions of flora found in the Rocky Mountain region. The specimen in focus is the columbine flower.
CSU Herbarium offers glimpse into Colorado’s botanic past
Catherine Schadegg, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2026
Tristan Kubik and Melissa Schreiner pose for a photo after their debate in the Visit Fort Collins Welcome Center Feb. 11. “And of course, if you notice any familiarity between us tonight, that is because we are on our own little love adventure," Kubik said. "We do not regularly hug and kiss our co-presenters."
Catching the lovebug: CSU entomologists debate romance between insects
Maci Lesh, Staff Reporter • February 16, 2026
CSU's B/AACC commemorates 100th year of Black History Month
Culture and Community
CSU’s B/AACC commemorates 100th year of Black History Month
Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter • February 26, 2026

Black History Month at Colorado State University over the years has continued to be present on campus, developing and preserving multiple events...

A line of smiling audience members lean over the barrier separating them from the stage, lit by red and green stage lights.
FoCo college music, house show scene keeps local music alive, accessible
Tobias Thomasson, Staff Reporter • February 25, 2026
horoscopes
Horoscopes Feb. 23 to March 1
Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter • February 23, 2026
Dante’s Inferno Strain Review
Cannabis
Dante’s Inferno Strain Review
Miles Buchan • March 4, 2025

Strain Review – Dante’s Inferno Cannabis strains are plentiful, potent, and ever-evolving as cultivation culture strives to develop new...

Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2023
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Sports websites and their influence on interest in matches
March 2, 2026

When a fan becomes interested in a particular match by seeing it and then wants to see it, fans will often look for a sports website that allows...

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